Afep Pigeon vs Red-eared Fruit-dove
Columba unicincta comparé à Ramphiculus fischeri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Afep Pigeon | Red-eared Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Columba unicincta | Ramphiculus fischeri |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 42,2 cm (16.6 in) | 33,8 cm (13.3 in) |
| Poids | 401,5 g (14.16 oz) | 177,0 g (6.24 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Afep Pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense humid African forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Red-eared Fruit-dove
Statut de conservation
Afep Pigeon
Red-eared Fruit-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Afep Pigeon
Afep Pigeon: pale gray; white neck gloss; dark flight feathers; large size; Central African rainforest pigeon; pale overall
Red-eared Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Afep Pigeon
Afep Pigeon (Columba unicincta) — 36–40 cm. Large; dark grey; single narrow black ring on hindneck; pale grey rump. Inhabits canopy of rainforest in West and Central Africa. Frugivore; feeds on forest fruits. Poorly known; an upper-canopy species seldom studied at close range.
Red-eared Fruit-dove
Red-eared Fruit-dove (Ramphiculus fischeri), 20 cm. Green with a conspicuous red ear patch and pale yellow underparts. Endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia, and some offshore islands. Inhabits primary lowland and hill forest. Frugivore taking small berries and figs. Vulnerable; dependent on intact Sulawesi forest.